Weary...

My dear readers, I want to begin this weeks post with an apology...  I have over-extended myself this week and find myself exhausted today.  I went back to work this week and worked extra hours each day (which will be fabulous when it comes time to receive said paycheck) and taught three days at the dance studio (I don't believe I have written about this yet, but my dance instructor was in a car accident the week before I went on vacation and she asked me if I could take over teaching the classes in her absence) for a performance today.  Today's performance was about 2.5 hours away and I drove myself and a fellow dancer to the event.  Luckily there was only really 2 small traffic snags that slowed us down but they didn't slow us down too much.  On top of all that, I woke up this AM not feeling my best.  At this point I'm not entirely sure if it's allergies or the beginning of a cold but the combination of everything has definitely left me weary.

Looking back, I should've realized something was up with me yesterday because I ended up taking a nap for about 2.5 - 3 hours.  I desperately wanted a nap today but there was no way it could happen because I was the one doing the driving.  I am really hoping that I can catch up on some sleep tonight in order to get a jump start on my busy week ahead.  The way I'm feeling though, I really don't think it will be difficult to get sleep tonight.

This past week at work and at the dance studio, I got lots of compliments on my new hairstyle!  I even had one person tell me I looked as many as 10 years younger!  That was a much needed boost to my psyche.  One of the reasons why I felt as if I needed a new "look" was I felt as if the look I had stayed with (that had slight variations) for the last 10 years or so was because it was "safe."  My new look is very different from what I have had in the past and I love it!  While I was trying hard to not care if other people liked it because I loved it, it feels good to know that people I work with and spend time dancing with like it as well.

Well, my dear readers, unfortunately I am falling asleep at the keyboard and while there is more that I wanted to write tonight, I think it is time for me to sign off in order to head to bed.  I wish you all a fabulous week and I hope our freak flags have the opportunity to fly loud and proud!  =)